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Solicitors

Daniel Gunn

Partner

Described by Chambers Legal Directory as a "standout" amongst his peers, Daniel has a long standing specialism in Employment Law. He has an enviable record in representing clients in Employment Tribunals across the UK and has acted, and continues to act, for some of the largest employers in Scotland and a number of household names.

His experience covers the full spectrum of Employment Law including advising international media companies, negotiating complex high value settlement agreements, advising on significant industrial relations disputes, providing day-to-day advice on disciplinary and grievance issues and providing advice on complex TUPE transfers.

Since returning to his home town and joining the firm, Daniel has developed a keen interest in other aspects of law including commercial law, conveyancing and succession. Having trained and worked at two of Scotland's biggest law firms, as well as working in-house for the NHS, Daniel has an excellent blend of local understanding and commercial city experience.

John Gunn

Partner

Working for more than 40 years as a private client and conveyancing solicitor, John is one of the more experienced practitioners in the North of Scotland. He was born and educated in Aberdeen and served his apprenticeship in Edinburgh.

After working in Edinburgh, both in the public and private sectors, John moved to Dornoch to join his university friend, Norman Wright, at Arthur & Carmichael in 1977.

He has extensive experience in assisting clients with a broad range of issues, and his invaluable knowledge of the local area, helps him provide an excellent and commercially aware service to his extensive range of clients.

Colin Milligan

Partner

Born in Dingwall, Colin is a graduate of Edinburgh University, joining a leading Edinburgh firm on completion of his Diploma in Legal Practice. He was subsequently Called to the Bar as an Advocate, but ultimately decided in 2010 that he wished to move back north with his expanding family, and re-entered private practice as a Solicitor with Arthur & Carmichael.

Although his background is primarily in litigation, his experience of appearing as Counsel in disputes relating to land and title conditions from the Lands Tribunal and Sheriff Court to the Court of Session and Appeal Court provide an invaluable foundation for assisting clients with rural land matters.

He regularly acts for clients in commercial cases, in matters as diverse as renewable energy projects, telecommunications leases and contractual disputes, and has a particular interest in extra-judicial dispute resolution. He also deals with residential and commercial conveyancing, and matters of private client.

Colin uses his extensive experience for the benefit of his clients, whether they be large estates or crofts, companies or individuals. His tenacious style ensures he achieves the best results for his clients.